Westchase News

Westchase is a pristine community with landscaped roadways and sparkling ponds. Each village within Westchase owns its own unique charm from single family homes with caged pools to those with front porches or townhome style two-stories. No matter which style of home you choose or whichever village you pick to reside in, all the sidewalks in ...

But here in Tampa Bay we will remember this year most for all the great new places to eat and drink it brought us, including some recession-friendly choices! Rawbar sushi became an instant favorite for it's fusion-style dishes, Aja gave us a new place to dance the night away, and Hula Bay was a welcome addition to our list of go-to hangouts for ...

Photographed at Gas Plant Antique Arcade, St. Petersburg. Stained glass courtesy of James Blackmon.

The fire at McDonald Elementary last month did more than displace teachers and students from sooty classrooms.

A Safety Harbor firefighter on Wednesday caught video of an escaped monkey leaping through an apartment complex before it ran into a wooded area, and authorities called off the search.

Hey Hillsborough parents, if you're looking for something cool for your kids ages 7-15 to do this winter, then here's a suggestion.

Can you spot the monkey on the loose? Neither could Hillsborough County deputies searching in the Westchase area after reported sightings.

Sticks reader Patricia W tells us that Hillsborough County's Winter basketball league is in danger of being canceled this year.

The Hillsborough school district has spent nearly $1 billion on new teachers, new schools, and classroom additions since Florida passed a law forcing more of each.

The town center in Connerton, a development in central Pasco County that fizzled when the housing market went bust, is surrounded by empty land waiting for further development.

ABC Action News Reported by: Don Germaise Email: dgermaise@abcactionnews.com Contributor: Jeff Butera 10/22/2009 Last Update: 6:09 am [Excerpts] HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL -- A Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy is off the job and behind bars today.

Ryan Murphy, 7, plays baseball with neighborhood children during a cookout in Westchase.

A Hillsborough County sheriff's corporal is being held without bail after he hit his girlfriend while they were riding in a car together, deputies say.

The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's Office is offering a break to those with tainted drywall imported from China and is surprised more people aren't taking advantage of it.

A parade of parents and students walked and rode to schools around the Bay area today promoting child safety.

Convenient to the Veteran's Expressway, Countryway Homes are in a location appealing to many business individuals, but has the scenic attraction that lures seniors, singles and families alike.

The area of Citrus Park puts its residents right in the middle of everything. Surrounded by Tampa, Odessa, Oldsmar, Westchase and Carrollwood, not only are you close to great schools, a multitude of businesses, shopping malls and restaurants, but you also have the community resources that come with each of these areas such as libraries, parks and ...

Jennifer Dawson-Waz, owner of Dawson Dance and Theater Academy, saw the signs in the smallest of things.

Saturday September 26, FREE Museum Day, free admission at participating museums in Tampa Bay.

There's something comforting about Italian food. Lasagna. Manicotti. A crisp, warm loaf of garlic bread straight out of the oven.